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Presentation on theme: "“while we read history we make it”… G.W. Curtis (1842-1892) The History and Pioneers of Criminology."— Presentation transcript:

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“while we read history we make it”… G.W. Curtis (1842-1892) The History and Pioneers of Criminology

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Roots of Criminological Theory Karl Popper: “Theories are the nets cast to catch the world, to rationalize, to explain, and to master it” two schools of criminological thought… all theories can trace their influence/roots CLASSICAL vs. POSITIVIST Roots of Social Reform

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SUMMARY History of criminology is diverse and complex Two major schools of thought Most theories trace their roots to either Classical or Positivist ideas Disciplines calls for an integrated and interdisciplinary approach Canadian ‘pioneers’ making their mark